Quality Control Technician

Nationwide Technical Resources Corp.; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Resources Corp. seeks a skilled PCB inspector to evaluate assemblies, SMT components, and RF products against IPC and internal workmanship standards.

You will inspect solder quality, component placement, and polarity, perform board-level rework, and ensure strict ESD handling. The role requires documenting non-conformances and maintaining quality logs, with EPICOR ERP usage in daily tasks, and supporting audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have PCB inspection experience and rework knowledge.
• Familiarity with IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-610 is preferred or ability to obtain.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably EPICOR, is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect PCB assemblies, SMT components, and RF products per IPC and internal standards.
• Document defects and communicate non-conformances to Engineering and Operations.
• Conduct board-level rework and touch-up per IPC-standards.
• Maintain inspection records, traceability, and quality logs.
• Support audits and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PCB inspection

Solder inspection

Rework

ESD handling

Documentation

Reading drawings

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (0-2 years experience)

Tools

EPICOR ERP

Job description

Job Description

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of PCB assemblies, SMT components, and RF products in accordance with IPC, customer, and internal workmanship standards.
• Inspect solder quality, component placement, polarity, and overall workmanship.
• Conduct board-level rework and touch-up using IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-7711/7721 standards.
• Follow and enforce ESD-safe handling practices throughout the production environment.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances to Engineering and Operations.
• Support root-cause and corrective action efforts by providing inspection data and defect observations.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, traceability documentation, and quality logs.
• Utilize ERP systems for part lookup, routing verification, inventory review, and quality documentation (EPICOR required).
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on reducing defects and enhancing manufacturing quality.
• Assist with internal or customer audits as needed to ensure production process compliance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC-610 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong hands-on experience with PCB inspection, SMT components, and rework.
• Knowledge of ESD requirements and proper handling procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify workmanship defects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using ERP systems — EPICOR required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in RF, electronics, or defense-related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with IPC-7711/7721 rework practices.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality standards.
• Experience with non-conformance documentation and basic inspection metric tracking.

Company Description

Our client is a reputable manufacturing company offering a permanent opportunity, competitive salary and great benefits.